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About

The Clyst Valley ward encompasses a rural landscape northwest of Exeter, characterised by its network of villages and hamlets along the River Clyst. The area includes settlements such as Broadclyst, Clyst St Mary, and West Clyst, with a mix of agricultural land, small woodlands, and residential developments. The topography is generally gentle, with the river valley providing a central feature for the local geography and influencing settlement patterns.

A notable aspect is the presence of the National Trust's Killerton House, an 18th-century estate with extensive gardens. The ward's economy has traditionally been linked to farming, though its proximity to Exeter has led to increased commuter activity. Local infrastructure includes primary schools, village halls, and the main A30 and A379 road corridors that traverse the area, connecting it to wider Devon.

Area overview

On average Clyst Valley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clyst Valley is £64,201 per year. There are 2 schools in Clyst Valley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clyst Valley is home to around 2,437 people, with a population density of about 174.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clyst Valley Population
2,437
Population density
174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.26(-21%)
Other theft
7.8(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(+8%)
Burglary
3.69(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.69(-75%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,218
91.01%
Other White
67
2.75%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
60
2.46%
Irish
16
0.66%
Chinese
12
0.49%
Total population: 2,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
770
37.36%
No qualifications
327
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
322
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
287
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
178
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 2,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
524
51.52%
Owns with a mortgage
316
31.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
109
10.72%
Other forms of private rent
24
2.36%
Other social rented
23
2.26%
Total households: 1,017

Property prices in Clyst Valley

Median price£601,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £715K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £601,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Clyst Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clyst Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£639,500£383
Semi-Detached1£330,000£341
Terraced3£270,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clyst Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£220,000£347,500
2017£440,000£270,000£265,000
2018£455,000£302,500£260,500
2019£388,000£350,000£240,000
2020£460,000£325,000£403,000
2021£490,000£335,000£282,000
2022£595,000£347,500£320,000
2023£600,000£367,500£470,000
2024£575,000£370,000£315,000
2025£659,000£280,000£265,000
2026£711,000£330,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£258£332
2017£296£322£299
2018£300£296£290
2019£305£417£277
2020£322£249£276
2021£335£341£276
2022£426£367£402
2023£375£350£293
2024£388£367£298
2025£424£217£260
2026£343£341£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clyst Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Clyst Valley

Is Clyst Valley safe?

Clyst Valley records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clyst Valley?

The median sale price in Clyst Valley is £601,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clyst Valley?

Clyst Valley has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clyst Valley?

Clyst Valley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clyst Valley sits around rank 24,254 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clyst Valley?

The average household income in Clyst Valley is around £64,201 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clyst Valley?

Clyst Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mike Howe (Independent).

All postcodes in Clyst Valley

EX51BQ

The Village

EX30RD

Model Cottages

EX51DF

Grindle Way

EX30PF

Clyst Valley

EX51BG

Clyst Valley

EX30QS

Old Ebford Lane

EX30QL

Exmouth Road

EX51QQ

Valley Road

EX51FJ

Clyst Valley

EX30QG

The Ridings

EX27JL

Sandygate

EX30QJ

Chapel Hill

EX30QU

Ebford Lane

EX30GA

Exmouth Road

EX51DQ

Bishops Court Road

EX30QN

Exmouth Road

EX51BL

Clyst Valley

EX51AF

Oilmill Lane

EX51FQ

Parrs Place

EX30DE

The Silvers

EX30NT

Clyst Valley

EX30NL

Chapel Hill

EX30NN

Chapel Hill

EX51QN

Rosewood Crescent

EX51AH

Oil Mill Lane

EX51DL

Sidmouth Road

EX30PA

Clyst Valley

EX30NY

Clyst Valley

EX51AR

Exmouth Road

EX51FX

Frog Lane

EX51AB

Church Lane

EX30DF

Ellacombe Meadows

EX51QH

Hazelmead Road

EX51FN

Porcher Road

EX51BY

Clyst Valley

EX30QY

Odhams Cottages

EX51BW

Manor Park

EX51QX

Sidmouth Road

EX51BZ

Winslade Park Avenue

EX30DB

Clyst Road

EX51DN

Sidmouth Road

EX51FS

Garratt Road

EX51DJ

Clyst Valley

EX51BN

Manor Cottages

EX51QR

Meadow Close

EX51BB

Clyst Valley

EX51AS

Clyst Valley

EX52AF

Sidmouth Road

EX30RA

Clyst Valley

EX30QR

Old Ebford Lane

EX51GD

Clyst Valley

EX30RB

Exmouth Road

EX52HW

Clyst Valley

EX30RE

Woodbury Road

EX30QW

Exmouth Road

EX51BR

Glenfield Cottages

EX51QG

Clyst Valley

EX30NR

Woodbury Road

EX51QL

Woodlands Way

EX30PB

Clyst Valley

EX51BX

Frog Lane

EX27JN

Diamond Cottages

EX30NW

Clyst Valley

EX51QJ

Clyst Valley

EX51AU

Oil Mill Lane

EX51BT

Frog Lane

EX30NZ

Parkey Cottages

EX51BS

Tugela Terrace

EX51DD

Clyst Valley Road

EX51DB

Winslade Park Avenue

EX52AG

Sowton Lane

EX52AQ

Honiton Road

EX30NS

Clyst Road

EX30NU

Clyst Valley

EX30QX

Ebford Lane

EX30NP

Marsh Lane

EX30FA

Seaward Park

EX51AQ

Clyst Valley

EX51BJ

Council Houses

EX51FP

Langdon Way

EX51FR

Tillage Way

EX51DA

Winslade Park Avenue

EX52AA

Blackhorse Lane

EX52AD

Sowton Village

EX51BE

Craigs Cottages

EX30PD

Odhams Wharf

EX51FT

Clay Pit Close

EX30QT

Lower Lane

EX51AE

Longmeadow Cottages

EX51DE

Clyst Valley Road

EX51BD

Parkview

EX51BP

Clyst Valley

EX52AE

Sowton Lane

EX30RF

Woodbury Road

EX51QW

Rosewood Crescent

EX51DH

Bishops Court Lane

EX30QP

Old Ebford Lane

EX51QT

Clyst Valley

EX51AT

Clyst Valley

EX51FE

Maltsters Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.